Most were spirited out over the next few years in Operation Magic Carpet on American aircraft.

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Researchers have shown off a "magic carpet" that can detect falls and may even predict mobility problems.

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Consumer companies were initially content to hear Microsoft's promises and to track the progress of rival schemes such as the Yahoo Wallet and America Online's Magic Carpet.

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The "Magic Carpet Ride" works your core and arms.

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Linear thinkers may bridle at "Die Feen, " but musically it's a magic-carpet ride.

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In their hands, laid tummy-down on the living room carpet, the 3DS version of Lego City Undercover turned into a place where magic happens.

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